Surface Systems

N Lockscrew
Description
The N lockscrew assembly is Cameron’s preferred externally actuated locking device and is used in all current wellhead
designs where lockscrews are utilized to retain hangers, energize seals and lock wear bushings in place. 

The N lockscrew is designed with the packing inboard of the threads to prevent contamination of threads by wellbore
fluids. The design also eliminates build up of solids behind the lockscrew which could prevent proper retraction. An
external oil seal on the lockscrew protects the threads from atmospheric corrosion. 

Design Features and Benefits

• The packing is located between the bore of the wellhead PACKING GLAND NUT
and all lockscrew assembly threads. 
OIL SEAL
• The location of the packing isolates the threads from
wellbore contamination and allows for easier service
and repair. 

• Graphite packing is used in low pressure applications

LOCKSCREW
and graphite packing with Metal End Cap (MEC) Seals
is used in high pressure applications 10,000 psi and SPACER RING
above. 

• The oil seal protects the threads from atmospheric

N-Lock screw with graphite packing
corrosion. 

Specifications PACKING
GLAND NUT
Temperature & Pressure 
• Temperature range -75 °F to 650 °F  OIL SEAL

• Working pressure up to 20,000 psi 

Availability* LOCKSCREW
• Available in standard API wellhead flange sizes 

• Available in full range of API material classes  MEC SEAL

• Recessed tie-down screws available 

N-Lock screw with MEC Seal

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‘N’ Style Lockscrew Charts

Operational Sequence
1. Ensure the well is safe and under control and the area
N Style Lockscrew Torque Values for Elastomer
of the lockscrew is free of pressure.  Hangers
2. Loosen the Gland Nut only minimum amount.  Maximum
Pressure Recommended Torque
Flange
CAUTION Well bore pressure may exist inboard of lock- Rating Torque Value Value
Size
screw packing. Therefore, it is imperative to only relieve (psi) Ft-Lbs (N.M.) Ft.Lbs
the gland the minimum amount required to permit rotation (N.M.)
of the lockscrew for prevention pressure release escape of 10,000
well bore.  4-1/16” 150 (200) 300 (400)
15,000
3. Retighten the Gland Nut to approximately 50 ft/lbs. 2000
3000 250 (340)
4. Run in and tighten all lockscrews in an alternating cross
manner to the required torque listed in the Lockscrew 5000
7-1/16” 150 (200)
torque charts.  10,000
450 (610)
15,000
5. Retighten the packing gland to the required torque
20,000 550 (750)
listed in the Recommended Gland Nut Torque for ‘N’
2000
Style Lockscrew chart.  200 (270) 300 (400)
3000
5000 175 (240)
9” 450 (610)
10,000
Recommended Gland Nut Torque for N style 15,000 150 (200) 550 (750)
Lockscrews
20,000 1350 (1830)
Pressure Rating Required Torque 2000
200 (270) 300 (400)
3000
2,000 psi 400 to 500 ft lbs
5000 175 (240)
11”
3,000 psi 400 to 500 ft lbs 10,000 450 (610)
15,000 150 (200)
5,000 psi 500 to 600 ft lbs 20,000 1350 (1830)

10,000 psi 600 to 700 ft lbs

15,000 psi 800 to 1000 ft lbs

20,000 psi 1000 to 1300 ft lbs

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